Jesse C. Cruz Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 71 years. He was born in San Antonio on August 8, 1948 to Abraham and Dolores Cruz. Jesse served in the United States Navy from April 1, 1968 and was honorably discharged on February 1, 1972. He served aboard the USS Constellation CVA-64 from July 1968 through May 1970. Jesse served two tours of duty off the coast of Vietnam and in the Gulf of Tonkin. He was awarded with all service-connected Vietnam Medals and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Jesse was one seven, out of eight brothers, who served in the military for our country. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for 40 years, 8 months, and 27 days. Upon his retirement, he had accumulated 3,000 hours of sick leave. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Dolores Cruz and brothers, Abraham "Abe" Cruz, Gilbert "Vacho" Cruz. He is survived by his children, Angie Dell Tudhope (Wade), Jesse "Mark" Cruz, Jesse "Jugi" Cruz Jr.; sisters, Mary "Vera" Adame, Diana Medellin; brothers, his twin brother, Robert Cruz (Gloria), Ernest Cruz (Mary Lou), George Cruz (Virginia), Daniel Cruz, Jerry Cruz; grandchildren, Dylan Cranford (Samantha), Hannah Cranford, Colton Tudhope; great grandchildren, Tristen Diciolla, Presley Barnhill, Jameson Cranford; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at Heritage Oaks Mortuary on Tuesday, May 12 ^th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 13 ^th at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Due to the regulations concerning COVID-19, only ten people will be allowed at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Jesse lived a great life. He traveled the world, loved hanging out with his family and loved playing Bingo. Jesse was famous for making his speeches at any family gathering. He was very generous and loved helping anyone out in need. Jesse was known for having the loudest outbursts and the greatest sense of humor. He was truly the life of the party.